Welcome to Marathon, Ontario

Marathon, Ontario

 

Built on Paper ... Laced with Gold

Marathon is unique in many respects. Being an economic hub on the north shore of Lake Superior located midway between Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, Marathon is surrounded by boreal forest and rich mineral deposits. With a population of 4,400, 72% of whom are under 45 years of age, Marathon vibrates with growth and activity.  Discover Marathon!

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Important Safety Information

Several incidents have occurred recently with residential fuel oil tanks - owners of these tanks are encouraged to review important safety information (.pdf) (.html) from the Ministry of the Environment.
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2010 Municipal & School Board Elections

Elections are scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2010.

Identification is now required when voting at either the advance polls or on October 25th.  Remember your ID!

For more information regarding the upcoming elections, visit the Elections section of this site.

2010 Municipal & School Board Election Candidate Information Session.  For more information, click here (.doc) (.pdf).

Living Here

Playing Here

Working Here

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Marathon's quality of life is second to none. Its modern telecommunications infrastructure, excellent health and social services, retail shopping, abounding recreation opportunities, and its friendly people, make Marathon a genuinely unique community. Marathon is truly a great place to live, work and play.

Read more about living in Marathon. 

When visiting Marathon, the great outdoors and surrounding wilderness await the enthusiast. In addition to the traditional pastimes of hunting and fishing, there are opportunities for canoeing / kayaking, hiking, golf, cross country and alpine skiing,  snowmobiling, wildlife, camping and much, much more.

Read more about playing in Marathon.

Marathon's Economic Development Office is responsible for assisting businesses to locate, relocate or expand operations in or around Marathon. Local and prospective firms can take advantage of our resources to source the information necessary to succeed in today's competitive global economy.

Read more about working in Marathon.
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Communities in Bloom Ontario's North of Superior Tourism Region Lake Superior Circle Tour

 

What type of guided experience can we create for you?
Ride the waves as you hear the tales of the lake?
Taste exquisitly prepared local cuisine?
Share tea and teachings with an Ojibway Elder?
Create a craft using found objects from nature?
Search for gold with a prospector?
Golf Pro history tour of Stanley Thompson Course
Historic wagon ride through our forestry history
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